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Easy Earwire Jig

Easy Earwire Jig

Having a tool to easily make earwires can be useful and save a lot of money. In the tool demo below, learn to use the earwire jig, and in minutes...

Easy Earwire Jig

Having a tool to easily make earwires can be useful and save a lot of money. In the tool demo below, learn to use the earwire jig, and in minutes...

Unique Patinas with VersaMark

Unique Patinas with VersaMark

One of the most beautiful looks you can add to your creations is a brilliant heat patina. The stunning colors and natural corrosion look is a quick and easy way...

Unique Patinas with VersaMark

One of the most beautiful looks you can add to your creations is a brilliant heat patina. The stunning colors and natural corrosion look is a quick and easy way...

Using a Micro Engraver

Using a Micro Engraver

Custom designs engraved into metal results in some of the most unique and personalized pieces. Having a tool to quickly design, mark, or sign your pieces can be quite helpful....

Using a Micro Engraver

Custom designs engraved into metal results in some of the most unique and personalized pieces. Having a tool to quickly design, mark, or sign your pieces can be quite helpful....

Jump Ring Maker

Jump Ring Maker

Having a tool to easily manufacture your own jump rings can not only save you time, but also money. In this tool demo, learn to make any size jump rings...

Jump Ring Maker

Having a tool to easily manufacture your own jump rings can not only save you time, but also money. In this tool demo, learn to make any size jump rings...

Fretz Hammers

Fretz Hammers

In the tool demo below, learn about high quality Fretz hammers, and learn how there's a perfect tool, for every job. Fretz hammers are the best quality jeweler's hammers, and...

Fretz Hammers

In the tool demo below, learn about high quality Fretz hammers, and learn how there's a perfect tool, for every job. Fretz hammers are the best quality jeweler's hammers, and...

Center Finder

Center Finder

The Center Finder makes your pieces perfectly symmetrical and accurate gives your jewelry a more professional feel. In the tool demo below, learn to use our center finder tool, so...

Center Finder

The Center Finder makes your pieces perfectly symmetrical and accurate gives your jewelry a more professional feel. In the tool demo below, learn to use our center finder tool, so...

Fume Extractor

Fume Extractor

Having a properly ventilated work area is crucial, especially when firing and soldering. It is important to not only make your workstation a productive environment, but a healthy one as...

Fume Extractor

Having a properly ventilated work area is crucial, especially when firing and soldering. It is important to not only make your workstation a productive environment, but a healthy one as...

Knew Concepts Brand Saws

Knew Concepts Brand Saws

A jeweler’s saw is a cornerstone on any jewelry bench. Having a top of the line saw with all the features you need can be well worth the money and...

Knew Concepts Brand Saws

A jeweler’s saw is a cornerstone on any jewelry bench. Having a top of the line saw with all the features you need can be well worth the money and...

Simple Riveting System

Simple Riveting System

Riveting and creating cold connections is a unique technique that adds a beautiful and raw look to your jewelry projects. However, drilling holes and flaring rivets can be challenging and...

Simple Riveting System

Riveting and creating cold connections is a unique technique that adds a beautiful and raw look to your jewelry projects. However, drilling holes and flaring rivets can be challenging and...

Tabletop Swivel Bench Vise

Tabletop Swivel Bench Vise

A bench vise can be used for so many things, and every jeweler should have one. Having a vise that adjusts to fit any position can open up so many...

Tabletop Swivel Bench Vise

A bench vise can be used for so many things, and every jeweler should have one. Having a vise that adjusts to fit any position can open up so many...

Getting Started in Metalsmithing

Getting Started in Metalsmithing

Getting Started in Metalsmithing Metalsmithing is the practice of forming and fabricating metal into jewelry. Metal jewelry is not limited to precious metals, like gold, silver and platinum, but can...

Getting Started in Metalsmithing

Getting Started in Metalsmithing Metalsmithing is the practice of forming and fabricating metal into jewelry. Metal jewelry is not limited to precious metals, like gold, silver and platinum, but can...

About Metalsmithing

About Metalsmithing

About Metalsmithing Metalsmithing is the process of creating jewelry through the manipulation of various metals. These manipulations include forming and shaping, sawing, doming, foldforming, drilling, soldering, texturing, stamping and more....

About Metalsmithing

About Metalsmithing Metalsmithing is the process of creating jewelry through the manipulation of various metals. These manipulations include forming and shaping, sawing, doming, foldforming, drilling, soldering, texturing, stamping and more....

Fine Silver Painting Powder For Enamel

Fine Silver Painting Powder For Enamel

Fine Silver Painting Powder for Enamel allows you to add hand painted details to your vitreous enamel projects. Handwrite a name or accent your enamels with designs of your own....

Fine Silver Painting Powder For Enamel

Fine Silver Painting Powder for Enamel allows you to add hand painted details to your vitreous enamel projects. Handwrite a name or accent your enamels with designs of your own....

Pen Techniques with Mica Powder & Sunshine Enamels by Jan Harrell

Pen Techniques with Mica Powder & Sunshine Enam...

Learn from Jan Harrell how you can use a dip pen to draw with Sunshine Enamels and Mica Powder! Sunshine Enamels and Mica Powder can be mixed with squeegee and...

Pen Techniques with Mica Powder & Sunshine Enam...

Learn from Jan Harrell how you can use a dip pen to draw with Sunshine Enamels and Mica Powder! Sunshine Enamels and Mica Powder can be mixed with squeegee and...

Embellish Enamel Pieces with Fine Silver Accents by Karen Trexler

Embellish Enamel Pieces with Fine Silver Accent...

In this quick technique video, Karen shows how to fuse pre-fired fine silver finishing touch accents into enamel. This technique is an easy way to combine metal clay and enameling....

Embellish Enamel Pieces with Fine Silver Accent...

In this quick technique video, Karen shows how to fuse pre-fired fine silver finishing touch accents into enamel. This technique is an easy way to combine metal clay and enameling....

Using Fine Line Black Underglaze Underneath Enamel for Contrast by Karen Trexler

Using Fine Line Black Underglaze Underneath Ena...

Learn how to apply fine line black underglaze underneath enamel to add contrast to your pieces. This technique is perfect for textured metals and metal clay. The tools and supplies...

Using Fine Line Black Underglaze Underneath Ena...

Learn how to apply fine line black underglaze underneath enamel to add contrast to your pieces. This technique is perfect for textured metals and metal clay. The tools and supplies...

Using Fine Line Black Underglaze and Sunshine Enamels with Stamps by Karen Trexler

Using Fine Line Black Underglaze and Sunshine E...

In this video, watch how easy it is to stamp Fine Line Underglaze onto our porcelain coated enameling squares. After firing, the piece becomes almost like a coloring book! Fill...

Using Fine Line Black Underglaze and Sunshine E...

In this video, watch how easy it is to stamp Fine Line Underglaze onto our porcelain coated enameling squares. After firing, the piece becomes almost like a coloring book! Fill...

Using Stamps to Add Patterns to Enameled Pieces by Karen Trexler

Using Stamps to Add Patterns to Enameled Pieces...

In this video, learn how easy it is use stamps for adding patterns to enameled pieces. This project can be done using either a kiln or torch. These beautifully detailed,...

Using Stamps to Add Patterns to Enameled Pieces...

In this video, learn how easy it is use stamps for adding patterns to enameled pieces. This project can be done using either a kiln or torch. These beautifully detailed,...

Introduction to Enameling with Stencils by Jan Harrell

Introduction to Enameling with Stencils by Jan ...

In this video, Jan Harrell demonstrates enameling with stencils on a variety of metal pieces to really make these pieces pop. She introduces Enameling Squares, which are cost effective 28...

Introduction to Enameling with Stencils by Jan ...

In this video, Jan Harrell demonstrates enameling with stencils on a variety of metal pieces to really make these pieces pop. She introduces Enameling Squares, which are cost effective 28...

Silk Screening Mica Powder on Enamel by Jan Harrell

Silk Screening Mica Powder on Enamel by Jan Har...

Jan Harrell is an Enamel list, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston. In this video, Jan mixes Mica Powder and Liquate to apply silk...

Silk Screening Mica Powder on Enamel by Jan Har...

Jan Harrell is an Enamel list, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston. In this video, Jan mixes Mica Powder and Liquate to apply silk...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Enameled Ornaments by Karen Trexler

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Enameled Ornaments by Karen...

Developed by artist, instructor and metal clay enthusiast, Cindy Silas, Cyprus Copper Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet)...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Enameled Ornaments by Karen...

Developed by artist, instructor and metal clay enthusiast, Cindy Silas, Cyprus Copper Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet)...

Enameling Tool Kit

Enameling Tool Kit

Enamels are a great way to add color to your creations. In this tool demo, we'll show you everything you need to get started today. Learn to prepare your metals,...

Enameling Tool Kit

Enamels are a great way to add color to your creations. In this tool demo, we'll show you everything you need to get started today. Learn to prepare your metals,...

Specialized Enameling Tools & Techniques

Specialized Enameling Tools & Techniques

There are several specialized tools and techniques you can use when creating with enamels. In this tool demo, learn new ways to create beautiful and vibrant pieces with the right...

Specialized Enameling Tools & Techniques

There are several specialized tools and techniques you can use when creating with enamels. In this tool demo, learn new ways to create beautiful and vibrant pieces with the right...

3M Diamond Files & Hand Laps

3M Diamond Files & Hand Laps

Diamond files are very useful when working with fragile materials or hard metals. Diamond files have small particles of industrial diamonds embedded in their surface, which make them ideal for...

3M Diamond Files & Hand Laps

Diamond files are very useful when working with fragile materials or hard metals. Diamond files have small particles of industrial diamonds embedded in their surface, which make them ideal for...

Getting Started with Metal Clay

Getting Started with Metal Clay

Metal Clay Tools What do I need to get started in metal clay? No matter what type of metal clay you want to work with, there are some basic tools...

Getting Started with Metal Clay

Metal Clay Tools What do I need to get started in metal clay? No matter what type of metal clay you want to work with, there are some basic tools...

 Firing Metal Clay

 Firing Metal Clay

Choosing the Right Kiln Firing Schedules Kiln Manuals Operating Your Kiln Firing Metal Clay Tips Gemstone Firing Guide Firing Metal Clay Find everything you need for firing metal clay, including...

 Firing Metal Clay

Choosing the Right Kiln Firing Schedules Kiln Manuals Operating Your Kiln Firing Metal Clay Tips Gemstone Firing Guide Firing Metal Clay Find everything you need for firing metal clay, including...

About Metal Clay

About Metal Clay

About Metal Clay What is metal clay? Metal clay is a jewelry making material that can be used by just about anyone to create jewelry and small decorative objects. Metal...

About Metal Clay

About Metal Clay What is metal clay? Metal clay is a jewelry making material that can be used by just about anyone to create jewelry and small decorative objects. Metal...

Project Video - Creating Sketch Designs in Fine Silver Clay by Jennifer Dins

Project Video - Creating Sketch Designs in Fine...

In this video, you'll learn how to create a coil (or what we like to call, snakes) in fine silver clay. Jennifer follows a heart sketch design with the coil....

Project Video - Creating Sketch Designs in Fine...

In this video, you'll learn how to create a coil (or what we like to call, snakes) in fine silver clay. Jennifer follows a heart sketch design with the coil....

Firing Enamel

Firing Enamel

Firing Enamels Selecting an Enameling Kiln The kiln should be programmable to at least 1600°F / 871°C. The door should open to the side (front loading) rather than a top...

Firing Enamel

Firing Enamels Selecting an Enameling Kiln The kiln should be programmable to at least 1600°F / 871°C. The door should open to the side (front loading) rather than a top...

About Enamel

About Enamel

The Basics Enameling is the art of fusing powdered glass onto metal to create designs. It is one of the oldest methods used to decorate metals. Enamel powder is applied,...

About Enamel

The Basics Enameling is the art of fusing powdered glass onto metal to create designs. It is one of the oldest methods used to decorate metals. Enamel powder is applied,...

Polymer Clay

Polymer Clay

Polymer clay is a versatile and exciting medium for crafting jewelry. It comes in a wide range of colors and can be easily shaped, sculpted, and textured. The most common...

Polymer Clay

Polymer clay is a versatile and exciting medium for crafting jewelry. It comes in a wide range of colors and can be easily shaped, sculpted, and textured. The most common...

Metalsmithing

Metalsmithing

Metalsmithing jewelry is a fascinating and rewarding craft that involves the skillful manipulation of metals to create beautiful and intricate pieces. Metalsmithing techniques involve a combination of precision, artistry, and knowledge...

Metalsmithing

Metalsmithing jewelry is a fascinating and rewarding craft that involves the skillful manipulation of metals to create beautiful and intricate pieces. Metalsmithing techniques involve a combination of precision, artistry, and knowledge...

Metal Clay

Metal Clay

Metal clay, a relatively recent innovation, has its roots in the 1990s. It was the brainchild of a Japanese artist who sought to create a malleable, moldable form of metal...

Metal Clay

Metal clay, a relatively recent innovation, has its roots in the 1990s. It was the brainchild of a Japanese artist who sought to create a malleable, moldable form of metal...

Enamel

Enamel

Enameling is a fascinating art form that involves fusing powdered glass onto metal surfaces, creating vibrant and durable designs. Enamel is essentially powdered glass that, when heated to a high...

Enamel

Enameling is a fascinating art form that involves fusing powdered glass onto metal surfaces, creating vibrant and durable designs. Enamel is essentially powdered glass that, when heated to a high...